In his second collegiate season, Patton continued to shine, adding two more USCSA All-American awards to his resume. At the 2026 USCSA National Championships, Patton raced to first place finish out of 154 racers in the slalom, marking the first Statesman to win a national title in program history. Patton's slalom win earned him his second-straight All-American award in the slalom. He went on to race to All-American status in the skier cross as well, finishing eighth out of 83 racers, bringing his career total to five All-American awards.
Patton finished his rookie season at Hobart as a three-time USCSA All-American after standout performances at the 2025 USCSA National Championships. He finished top 15 in all three events he raced in to secure the All-America honors. On Mount Bachelor, Patton placed fifth in the skier cross, sixth in the giant slalom and fourth in the slalom to finish fourth out of 143 racers at the national championships. During the regular season, Patton collected eight first place finishes and two second place finishes on his way to being crowned the Mideast Conference Male Fastest Racer award winner. He also earned Mideast Conference First Team honors to cap his successful rookie season.
